Mufasa - The Lion King Wiki Mufasa Lion Close Relations Husband of Sarabi , Brother of Scar , Father of Simba , Father-In-Law of Nala , Grandfather of Kiara , Kion and Kopa Information Appearances This article may require cleanup . Please improve this article if you can. "Why, if it isn't my big brother descending from on high to mingle with the commoners." — Scar , when he sees Mufasa after Simba's ceremony Mufasa is the king of the Pridelands at the start of The Lion King . He is the father of Simba , and the older brother of Scar . Contents 9 Actors Physical Attributes Mufasa is a large, powerful lion with golden fur, a brownish nose, a thick, red mane, and reddish-brown eyes. In an interview with James Earl Jones, he says that directors exaggerated some of his features. Personality Mufasa is a very wise and noble king. He always thinks about what's in the best interest of the Pridelands, and is quite selfless. He cares very much for his son, Simba; he rescues him twice, and even sacrifices his own life for him.

Information Mufasa is a large powerful male lion. He is the father of Simba , the husband of Sarabi , and the older brother of Scar . He is said to be the son of Ahadi and Uru in The Lion King: Six New Adventures , but it is unofficial. He is wise and caring, often portrayed as the ideal king and wishes to pass those traits down to Simba. The Lion King Mufasa clinging to the side of a cliff. In The Lion King Mufasa is the King of the Pridelands . At the beginning of the film, the presentation of his newborn son, Simba is shown. A short time afterwards, Simba wakes up Mufasa early in the morning, due to a promise Mufasa made to him prior to the events. Mufasa shows Simba the pridelands, and tells him that he too will be king of the pridelands someday, but to stay away from the Elephant Graveyard. Simba, being a curious cub decides to venture off into the Elephant Graveyard with Nala , after distracting Zazu. But soon Zazu catches up with them, but the Hyena's show up at the same time.

They then attempt to roast Zazu in the "birdie boiler". Simba then confronts the Hyena's, but the plan backfires, and they try to attack him. But before they could, Mufasa arrives, and forces them to run away. Mufasa then asks Zazu to take Nala home, while he talks to Simba. He tells him that the Great Kings of the Past are always looking down on them, and one day he will be the future king, and Mufasa will be part of the Great Kings of the Past. Right after, the Hyena's tell Scar they couldn't get rid of Simba. So he devises a plan: to kill Mufasa. Death Simba discovering Mufasa's body. Scar has the hyenas scare a large group of wildebeast, in order to start a stampede. Simba attemps to run away from this invasion, but is very close to meeting his demise as well. He hangs onto a small branch right above the wildebeast, where Zazu then alerts Mufasa of what is happening. Mufasa arrives at the situation, and grabs Simba with his mouth.

He is attacked in the side by a wildebeast, but is still able to reach the ledge just in time to get Simba safe from harm. Mufasa is then carried off into the stampede, but jumps up, attempting to climb the ledge. When he gets towards the top he pleads for Scar 's help. Scar then proceeds to dig his claws into Mufasa's paws, and then whispers "Long live the king." Scar then throws Mufasa into the stampede. A litte bit after the events of Mufasa's death, Simba attempts to find out whether or not he had survived the stampede. He then discovers Mufasa's body, and cuddles up with him, and starts to cry into his stomach. After his death, Mufasa is seen again when Rafiki explains to Simba that 'He lives in you'. Mufasa, who's spirit is in the clouds, tells Simba that he must return to the Pridelands to save his pride. Also, before Simba claims his kingship, Mufasa can be heard saying "Remember". The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride Mufasa watching the presentation of Kiara.

Mufasa only makes two appearances in Simba's Pride. Once during his granddaughter Kiara 's presentation, and the last time in Simba's nightmare. He also says "Well done my son. We are one." at the end of Simba's pride. He is also mentioned during the exile of Kovu , where Kiara yells at Simba "You will never be Mufasa!", possibly referring to the fact, in Kiara's eyes, Mufasa may have forgiven Kovu and seen the ambush was not his fault. Simba is taken aback by the statement for a moment, suggesting he had been trying to live up to the "greatness" Mufasa had achieved in his time as ruler of the Pridelands. The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar Mufasa makes a small appearance in this film, which takes place after The Lion King and in the middle of The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. He appears in the sky to his grandson Kion (who feels dejected after Simba didn't accept his choice of Lion Guard members because they were not lions like him), telling him that he is about to embark on a great journey as leader of The Lion Guard.

Kion replies that he doesn't think Simba will let him lead The Lion Guard, worried he can't handle it to which Mufasa replies that Simba is worried because he loves Kion as being leader of The Lion Guard isn't always easy. Kion replies that maybe he's not ready to lead The Lion Guard or use The Roar of the Elders and says that he doesn't want to end up like Scar (who was the previous leader of The Lion Guard, until he lose his powers due to using them for evil). Mufasa tells Kion to trust his instincts and the Roar will be there when he needs and so will he. Broadway Musical Mufasa in The Lion King (musical) Portrayed by Sam Wright Mufasa's role is larger in the musical based on the first film. He sings They Live In You to young Simba when they are looking up at the stars. There is also an scene in which Mufasa tells Zazu about Simba's daring behavior. Zazu then reminds him on his early years as a cub. He is portrayed by Sam Wright in the musical.

Actors The Lion King - Cast Images | Behind The Voice Actors The Lion King US Theatrical: Jun 15, 1994 US Home Media: Mar 03, 1995 Japan Theatrical: Jul 23, 1994 said at 7:09 PM on Fri Nov 25 2016 there's gonna be a live-action remake of this I mean can't they just bring back the old cast for this? I think the only part you need to worry about is who's playing the younger versions of Simba and Nala 1 Shout Out! The sound clip of Scar I'm hearing here (as well as the Scar voice compare) doesn't sound like it's from the movie, it sounds like a deleted scene. The music in this scene is, but instead of what Scar says here, it's where he and the hyenas say these lines: Scar: Charmed. Shenzi: Oh I like that, he's not king but he's still so proper. Banzai: Hey Scar, did you bring us something to eat, old buddy old pal, huh? Did ya did ya did ya?

Scar: I don't think you really deserve this. I practically gift-wrapped those cubs for you, and you couldn't even dispose of them. Shenzi: Well you know, it wasn't exactly like they were alone Scar. Banzai: Yeah, what we supposed to do? Kill Mufasa? Scar: Precisely. 2 Shout Outs! @Jacob M. Keene I think it's specifically from the soundtrack. I remember reading a while back that it was going to originally be part of the movie, but with Scar having not interacted with the Hyenas beforehand, with the song convincing them to join him, rather than them already being with him before he sang the song. It's been a while and my memory's kind of foggy, so I could've gotten a few things about it wrong and I can't remember the specific reason why they cut that out or changed the order of events, but I tried to remember the details as best as I could. said at 8:25 PM on Thu Dec 25 2014 @Metabad I see.

PurpleWarrior13 said at 11:22 PM on Sat Mar 1 2014 I haven't seen this film in about 15 years, but I do love the music it has (which I have listened to since), especially Elton John's version of Circle of Life (I also recommend the Japanese version). There's a lot (good and bad) I can say about this film, but I do find it interesting that it came out only NINE DAYS after I was born. I didn't know it was that soon... 2 Shout Outs! I admit; I don't like this film very much; or at least not as much as I used to. However, there's one thing I can still appreciate about it; Greg Drolette's backgrounds. The colours are just gorgeous and that's what makes it a great looking movie. said at 1:58 AM on Mon Jul 28 2014 @BlankSlate Oh and Hans Zimmer's score; so deeply beautiful and emotional. 4 Shout Outs! I Love this dang movie. it was one of the first movies I've ever seen.

These are some words that come to mind when I think of this movie: Phenomenal, amazing, fantastic, beautiful, incredible, fun, joyous, mind-blowing, best, awesome, creative, mesmerizing, shocking, great, neat, breath-taking, worth watching, spectacular, unbelievable, wowing, favorite, holy cow, OMG, fabulous, & this rocks. I absolutely love Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, Nathan Lane, Cheech Marin, Whoopi Goldberg, Jeremy Irons, & Rowan Atkinson. This is so action-packed, & it always puts a smile on my face. Every time I see this, my heart just gets a little bit bigger. Plus, I freakin' love Timon & Pumbaa! They're hilarious. 4 Shout Outs! This movie has what I like to call the "Avatar Principle". The movie Avatar has a cliche moral with a done-to-death story and cardboard cutout characters. Despite that, the film draws you in with the world they create and how beautiful and creative it is.

With the Lion King, the story is also one we know, the characters ones we've seen before, and the associated cliches we come to expect in a Disney movie(the comic relief sidekicks, death of a family member, ec.). But GOOD GOD, the world it creates is gorgeous! The animation is amazing, the African scenery is beautiful, and the epic scope is fantastic. The music, is absolutely perfect. The songs by Elton John, the orchestra by Han Zimmer, that amazing African choir, it all sets the mood so amazingly. So even though this movie has more cliches than I can count on my fingers, I still consider it my favorite Disney movie. Mufasa | The Lion King Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia —Mufasa to Simba ” Mufasa is an adult male lion and a former king of Pride Rock . He is the mate of Sarabi , with whom he has a son, Simba . After the birth of his son, Simba, Mufasa trained him in the ways of an upright monarch, schooling him in such matters as the Circle of Life . During this time, Mufasa's brother, Scar , plotted against him and used a stampede to endanger Simba.

In his attempt to save Simba from the stampede, Mufasa was thrown from the side of a high cliff by Scar and died from the fall. Simba found his father's body after the stampede, and Scar convinced him that he was to blame for Mufasa's death, which prompted Simba to flee the Pride Lands . For years, Simba grew up in self-exile until an encounter with Mufasa's spirit prompted him to return to the Pride Lands and reestablish his birthright as king. During his confrontation with Scar, Simba learned that Scar was to blame for Mufasa's death, and he exiled Scar from the Pride Lands. After Scar's defeat and death, Simba ascended Pride Rock, with Mufasa's spirit watching him from the stars. In the years afterward, Mufasa's spirit continued to stay present in the Pride Lands, as he was present at the presentation ceremony of Kiara , Simba's daughter, and frequently offered advice to Kion , Simba's son. Contents A Tale of Two Brothers Since cubhood, Mufasa has been the favored cub, having been chosen over his younger brother Taka to be king.

As an adolescent, Mufasa is shown going on patrol with his father and brother and meeting Rafiki, a traveling baboon . When the baboon is invited to Pride Rock , Mufasa remains by his father's side and converses with Rafiki come nightfall. An adolescent Mufasa with his father and brother The following day, Mufasa sits loyally at his father's shoulder while Ahadi caters to the complaints of the Pride Landers . When Taka expresses frustration over his father's kingly duties, Ahadi reminds him that Mufasa understands responsibility, but his comment only angers Taka further. Despite this, Ahadi cuts the hunting trip short, and Taka begrudgingly agrees to hunt with Mufasa. Following Ahadi's broken promise, Taka tricks Mufasa into angering a buffalo named Boma in the hopes that Ahadi will have second thoughts about making Mufasa king. However, the plan backfires when Mufasa escapes the buffalo and the other buffalo in Boma's herd injure Taka. Despite his brother's treachery, Mufasa comes to his aid and assists his father in bringing Taka back to Pride Rock.

While the young lion heals, Mufasa watches as his father appoints the first adviser and majordomo of the Pride Lands. How True, Zazu? As the newly-appointed king of the Pride Lands, Mufasa is often shown being called on false alarms by Zazu, his nosy majordomo who has made a habit of reporting nonsense to the king. One day, the story about an army ant attack proves true, and Mufasa leads a group of Pride Landers to stop the army ants from destroying the Pride Lands. Friends in Need Mufasa is shown first meeting Zazu, who is being plagued by the hyenas in the Elephant Graveyard . When the young lion roars the hyenas away from Zazu, the hornbill promises to repay the debt and thus begins to follow Mufasa around the Pride Lands, much to the young prince's annoyance. One day, however, Zazu leads Mufasa to Sarabi, who is trapped in a ravine, and the young lion helps her to escape. Following this incident, Mufasa accepts Zazu to be his majordomo when he becomes king and begins to foster respect for the hornbill.

The Lion King “ A king's time as ruler rises and falls like the sun. One day, Simba, the sun will set on my time here and will rise with you as the new king. —Mufasa teaches Simba ” Mufasa is first seen during the opening sequence when the Pride Landers come to the presentation of his newborn son, Simba. Prior to the presentation, Mufasa stands regally atop Pride Rock as its king and regards Zazu's respect with a warm smile. Rafiki soon appears, and the two embrace before going to check on Sarabi. Mufasa nuzzles her as they watch the baboon anoint their cub. The two smile at each other as Simba is presented. Mufasa and Sarabi Mufasa later chastises his younger brother Scar, who has caught Zazu in his mouth. He then confronts Scar about being absent at the presentation of Simba. The younger lion is snide to Mufasa, something which causes the king to respond with hostility. After dominating Scar, Mufasa ponders what to do with his brother, to which Zazu suggest they turn him into a throw rug.

The king and his majordomo laugh as they take their leave. Once Simba grows into a rambunctious cub, he arouses his father, and Mufasa takes his son to Pride Rock's summit to show him the kingdom. He informs Simba that the land will one day be passed on to Simba when he becomes king. Simba asks about the "shadowy place," and Mufasa warns him never to go there, since it is beyond their borders. Simba replies that he had thought that a king can do whatever he wants, and Mufasa explains there's more to being king than having his way all the time. As the father and son go for a walk around the Pride Lands, Mufasa lectures his son about the circle of life , explaining that every living creature exists in a delicate balance. Mufasa further explains that the antelope may be food for the lion, but when a lion dies, his body becomes the grass and essentially food for the antelope. "When we die, our bodies become the grass..." In the midst of the lesson, Zazu appears and gives Mufasa the morning report .

Mufasa notices Simba's attempts at pouncing and uses the majordomo as target practice for his son. He laughs when Simba succeeds, but reports from the underground via a mole that hyenas have trespassed into the Pride Lands turn his carefree demeanor into seriousness. He leaps over Simba to fix the problem and orders Zazu to take Simba home, forbidding Simba to come with him. When Simba and his friend Nala venture into the Elephant Graveyard, Mufasa appears in the nick of time to save the cubs from the hyenas. After the hyenas run away in fear, Mufasa briefly scolds his son for deliberately disobeying him before he demands they go home. After ordering Zazu to take Nala home, Mufasa expresses disappointment in Simba for getting himself nearly killed. As Simba tells his father that he was attempting to show bravery, Mufasa reminds him that being brave doesn't mean that one should go looking for trouble, but that one should be in times of need. He then admits that he was scared because he almost lost Simba.

When Simba asks his father if they'll always be together, Mufasa tells Simba to let him tell him something his father told him which is about the great kings of the past , who look down on them from the stars. Mufasa also tells Simba that the Great Kings and himself will always be there to guide him whenever he feels alone. Mufasa shows Simba the stars Mufasa is last seen alive during the stampede, intentionally caused by the hyenas, under Scar's orders. Zazu reports to Mufasa about the herd being on the move, prompting the king's suspicions. Just then, Scar reports that Simba is trapped in a stampede in the gorge. Frightened, Mufasa rushes to the gorge. After locating Simba, who is clinging to a weak branch, Mufasa jumps into the mess of hooves without hesitation. He gets knocked down by one of the wildebeests, but then another rams into the branch, sending Simba flying into the air. Mufasa leaps and catches Simba in midair, but he bumps into another wildebeest, dropping Simba on impact.

Mufasa quickly grabs his son and takes him to safety before a wildebeest drags him back into the chaos, but with a powerful leap, Mufasa clings to and scales the slope of the gorge, only to meet Scar at its top. He begs Scar to help him, but after drinking in the helpless form of the powerful lion, Scar pierces Mufasa's paws and taunts him with the words "long live the king." Scar lets go of his brother's paws, and Mufasa falls to his death. Scar prepares to throw Mufasa to his death. Mufasa's broken body is soon found by Simba, who is convinced by his father's killer that he is responsible for Mufasa's death and so must run away. Leaving Mufasa's corpse behind, Simba proceeds to turn his back on his past, shunning the memory of his father's teachings. When Simba is a young adult, Rafiki tells him that Mufasa is still alive. Eager to see his father again, Simba follows the baboon and is disappointed to see only his reflection. However, when instructed to look harder, he stares into the very eyes of his father.

Mufasa's voice then hovers above him, and he curiously looks up to meet his father's ghost. The ghost accuses Simba of forgetting him, something which Simba vehemently denies, but the ghost counters that Simba has forgotten who he is and has thus forgotten his father. He demands Simba return to the Pride Lands, to which his son protests that he isn't who he used to be. The ghost then reminds Simba that he is his son and the one true king. He then disappears into the clouds, repeating the word "remember" as Simba gives chase, begging his father to stay. Mufasa's ghost After Simba takes his father's advice to return, he is tricked by Scar into revealing that he is the cause of Mufasa's death. However, Scar soon whispers into Simba's ear that he is the one who killed Mufasa. Simba experiences a brief flashback and sees Mufasa fall to his death. Enraged, Simba forces Scar to admit his play in the murder. He then proceeds to take back the throne from his evil uncle. Following Scar's death, Simba ascends Pride Rock to take his rightful place as king.

As he reaches the promontory of Pride Rock, he hears Mufasa's voice telling him to "remember." Mufasa's words give Simba courage, and he roars over his new kingdom. The Lion King II: Simba's Pride “ You have a plan? What? Kovu...Kiara...together? This is the plan? Are you crazy? This will never work! Oh, Mufasa, you been up there too long. Your head is in the clouds! Okay, okay, okay! Okay! All right, okay! I don't think this is going to work...but I trust you. I just hope you know what you are doing! —Rafiki in reaction to Mufasa's plan ” Mufasa's spirit proudly watches over the presentation of Kiara Mufasa makes his first appearance in spirit, watching over his granddaughter's presentation. He later tells his old friend Rafiki through the wind about his plan to make Kiara and Kovu fall in love with each other. Mufasa makes another appearance in Simba's nightmare. Mufasa is seen crying out for his son's help so that he won't fall into the wildebeest stampede below.

However, Simba is stopped by Scar, who pierces him with his claws. Unable to hang on any longer, Mufasa falls. The king is later mentioned during the exile of Kovu, when Kiara yells that Simba will never be Mufasa. Simba is taken aback and hurt by the statement, suggesting he had been trying to live up to the greatness which Mufasa had achieved in his time as the ruler of the Pride Lands. At the end of the film, Mufasa's spirit says to Simba, "Well done, my son. We are one." The Lion King 1½ Mufasa in the clouds In the prequel, Mufasa makes a few non-speaking appearances for which he is present in the original film. First, he is seen during Simba's presentation, grinning when Zazu tells him that the animals are kneeling before his newborn son. His roar later frightens Timon and Pumbaa as he races with Zazu to save Simba and Nala from the hyenas. Finally, he forms as a ghost in the clouds, telling Simba to return to the Pride Lands. Timon mistakes his ghost for bad weather.

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar When Simba refuses to accept Kion's choice for the Lion Guard , Kion isolates himself from his friends and encounters the ghost of Mufasa. The wise king tells Kion that he is going to embark on a great journey as leader of the Lion Guard. Kion replies that he doesn't think that Simba will let him be leader, but Mufasa gently reminds Kion that Simba is worried because he loves Kion. Kion admits that he is not ready to lead the Lion Guard or use the Roar of the Elders . He says that he doesn't want to end up like Scar, the previous leader of the Lion Guard. Mufasa replies by telling his grandson to trust his instincts and then promises that the Roar will be there for him when he needs it, as will Mufasa. Other Roles A Tale of Two Brothers Kopa recounts stories he'd heard about his grandfather, recalling how Zazu and the other Pride Landers had spoken of him with reverence. Rafiki later mentions Mufasa in a story he tells Simba.

In this story, Mufasa is roaming the Pride Lands with his father, Ahadi , and brother, Taka, and stumbles upon Rafiki, a traveling baboon who is in search of knowledge. While Ahadi and Mufasa are quick to welcome the newcomer, Scar (then named Taka) is antagonistic and hostile. Mufasa with his father, Ahadi Later that night, while sitting under the stars with Rafiki, Mufasa admits that his father harbors a strained relationship with Taka. The next morning, Ahadi promises to take his sons hunting, but a crowd of disgruntled Pride Landers stalls him before the three can depart. Throughout the ordeal, Mufasa sits loyally at his father's shoulder, and when Ahadi is forced to cut the hunting trip short, he does not protest. Ahadi is grateful to him for this and praises his son for his good sense of responsibility, a comment which sparks animosity from Taka. Despite this, Ahadi is forced to leave his sons to attend to the more pressing issue of the hyenas.

Not long after this, Taka tricks Mufasa into talking to Boma , a selfish buffalo who is hogging a source of water, in order to help his father. When the plan goes wrong and Taka is hurt, Ahadi and Mufasa rush to help their kin. The two later leave Taka to rest, and Mufasa joins his father as he appoints the first adviser and majordomo of the Pride Lands. " Never Roar Again " After nearly hurting Nala with the Roar of the Elders, Kion seeks advice from Mufasa. He explains what had happened when he had used the Roar in anger and confesses his fear that he will turn out like Scar. In answer to this, Mufasa points out that Scar had only ever cared for himself. He then asks Kion why he had used the Roar, and Kion explains that his mother had been in danger. Mufasa reminds Kion that Scar had never cared for anyone the way Kion cares for Nala, and he encourages Kion to speak to her about the incident.

Due to his death in the original film, Mufasa does not appear in the television series, although in " Zazu's Off Day Off ," a lion that resembles Mufasa comes out of Zazu's clock. Disney Parks At the Disney theme parks, Mufasa was also one of the main characters in "The Legend of the Lion King", a former Fantasyland attraction in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, which retold the story of the film using fully-articulated puppets. His face can also be seen in the Hong Kong Disneyland version of It's a Small World. In World of Color at Disney's California Adventure, Mufasa is seen during The Lion King' segment. Mufasa's likeness is also featured at Disney's Art of Animation Resort. Concept Art Much like his brother Scar, Mufasa was supposed to have a bi-colored mane. His red mane also featured some white or cream colors, but most of his conceptual art retained his reddish mane and golden fur as well as his thick mane and frame.

Physical appearance “ In the drawing, I would exaggerate some certain anatomical things like the shoulders and the arms and the size of the head and things, more than you would see in nature, because that would help to sort of sell the difference between him and the other lions. Trivia General During a Tenth Anniversary Reunion discussion panel, directors Rob Minkoff and Roger Allers were asked about who Nala's father is. Minkoff joked that Roger was the father, but the two directors stated that Mufasa or Scar could be Nala's father. [3] Despite this "canon" claim, Nala and Simba would be related, and neither Scar nor Mufasa acknowledge Nala as their daughter in the film. In Kung Pow: Enter the Fist, Mufasa was spoofed as a character named Moshu-Fasa. In the film, he calls the Chosen One "Simba," to which the Chosen One replies, "I am not Simba." He looks very similar to Mufasa.

There is also an Easter egg at the end poking fun at James Earl Jones himself, with the last words of Moshu-Fasa being "This is CNN." Doing a voice-over for a CNN promo was one of James Earl Jones' previous jobs. [4] The roar that Mufasa roars offscreen before saving Simba and Nala from the hyenas isn't actually a real lion's roar, but the combination of a grizzly's roar, a tiger's roar and F-16 Flyby Falcon . [5] Mufasa served as inspiration for Mayor Leodore Lionheart in the 2016 Disney film, Zootopia. [6] In Development Mufasa could have been the father of two, as Mel Shaw's concepts show him with two cubs fiddling with his tail. Mufasa is referred to as "Papa Lion." [7] Mufasa was scripted to sing a song titled " To Be King " during the film's early production, but it didn't suit James Earl Jones's singing voice, so it was scrapped.

[8] In the Proud of Simba's Pride documentary, James Earl Jones is seen recording a line, "You have let your family break apart, and in doing so, you have broken the circle of life," for Mufasa. [9] In King of the Kalahari , a character named King Brond appears. He is most likely an early version of Mufasa. [10] Gallery The Lion King Wiki has a collection of images and media related to Mufasa . Video The Lion King 3D - 'Morning Lesson With Mufasa'- Official Disney Movie Clip Mufasa teaches Simba about the circle of life References Mufasa | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia “We are all connected in the great Circle of Life .” ―Mufasa Mufasa is a major character in Disney 's 1994 animated feature film, The Lion King . He is Simba 's father, Sarabi 's mate, Scar 's older brother and King of the Pride Lands at the start of the film.

Contents [ show ] Background Mufasa was the first son and heir of King Ahadi and Queen Uru , as evidenced in a set of prequel books released after the success of The Lion King. In A Tale of Two Brothers , Scar (then known as Taka) tried to make a fool out of Mufasa when he was young (see more at Scar's Backstory ). The storybook Friends in Need reveals how he met Zazu , his trusted hornbill "majordomo": he saved the bird when he was caught by none other than the three hyenas Shenzi, Banzai and Ed in the elephant graveyard. However, this conflicts with another book How True, Zazu?, in which Zazu becomes steward to the king after Zazu's mother, Zuzu retires. Personality Despite his strong exterior, Mufasa is kind-hearted and playful, showing respect for all the creatures, even those who are perceived as lower than himself. He is not strictly business, often playing games with his majordomo Zazu, and is unafraid of showing affection, as seen when he greets Rafiki with a hug prior to the presentation of Simba.

As a king and a father, Mufasa is instructive and wise, borne down by years of experience and instruction. His rule over the Pride Lands results in a period of prosperity, reflecting his reasonable and responsible approach to kingship. His lessons leave a deep imprint on Simba, who learns from his father that every creature must be respected in order for balance to be maintained. His wisdom touches through on his understanding of responsibility and his willingness to set aside personal gain in order to better the Pride Lands. If his family is endangered, Mufasa exposes his protective side, ready to throw himself into danger in order to keep those he loves safe. Ultimately, he is willing to sacrifice his life for his family, proving his love to be stronger for his family than for himself. He is happy to impart knowledge to his grandson when he is feeling confused and is willing to give Kion a step in the right direction. His courage and strength were emphasized during the wildebeest stampede when he leaped into the stampede to rescue Simba and later made a massive leap onto the wall of the gorge. Mufasa was also very patient and optimistic.

In spirit, he is shown to give time for his plans to work and never give up hope on them, even with the obstacles that stand in the way of his goals being reached, waiting till Simba reaches adulthood to guide him back on the path as the rightful king and persuading Rafiki to bring together Kovu and Kiara. For all his positive traits, Mufasa was not flawless. His main flaws were prejudice and poor judge of character. He was unable to recognize Scar's treachery until it was too late and at times he displayed a rather fierce temper. Appearances The Lion King Mufasa and Sarabi on the day of Simba's presentation. A huge, powerful male lion, Mufasa was the King of the Pride Lands at the start of the The Lion King, father of Simba , and mate of Sarabi . He is shown to be a wise and fair ruler, who follows the "Circle of Life". However, his brother Scar is jealous of Mufasa's position as king and forms a plan to kill Mufasa and Simba, who is Mufasa's heir, so he can be king.

Mufasa is ultimately portrayed as an "ideal king"; strong, powerful and kind-hearted, which is contrasted to the deceitfulness and lust for power of Scar. After Scar is discovered to have missed Simba's presentation ceremony, Mufasa comes over to the den to personally tell him off, coming in just in time to see Scar try to devour Zazu and proceeded to order his brother to spit him out. Mufasa then scolded his brother for missing his nephew's presentation, especially when Simba will be his future king. He later gets angrier at Scar when he not only turns his back and walks away, but also implies in response that he might attack Mufasa should he turn his back on Scar. Ultimately, Scar does leave, with Mufasa while conversing with Zazu briefly joking about Scar being made into a throw rug. Months later, Mufasa is seen asleep inside Pride Rock along with Sarabi and the rest of the pride, until he is awoken by Simba, who reminds his father that he promised to show him the kingdom. Mufasa gets up and takes Simba to the top of Pride Rock and tells him about the responsibilities that he will have as King.

Mufasa notes that everything they see is part of the kingdom, with the exception of the Elephant Graveyard, which Mufasa strictly forbids Simba from going to. When walking around the Pride Lands with Mufasa, Simba attempts to get training in terms of pouncing, Mufasa has Simba pounce Zazu as the latter is giving a status report of the kingdom's state of affairs, although not before making sure to tell Zazu beforehand that he needs to have his back facing them so he can use Zazu as pouncing practice, to the latter's shock and irritation. However, during their talk, Mufasa is called away to deal with hyenas in the Pride Lands. Mufasa teaching Simba about the Kings of the Past. Meanwhile, Simba travels to the Elephant Graveyard, after being manipulated by Scar, not knowing it's a plot by Scar to kill him. Scar's first attempt to kill Simba through the hyenas is foiled when Mufasa, who was summoned by Zazu, rescues him.

Afterward, Mufasa scolds his son for disobeying him (and was also implied to be angered with Zazu for failing to keep watch), but then forgives and forgets. He then takes time to teach Simba about the Great Kings the of the Past, who will guide him, in subtle preparation of his eventual death and physical separation from his son. Meanwhile, Scar, angered by the failure of his plot, makes a plan to kill both Simba and Mufasa with the help of the hyenas. Mufasa is seen the next day, as Zazu points out to him a migration of a wildebeest herd that is said to be unusual. Scar appears and reveals that Simba is trapped in a gorge with the wildebeest, and Mufasa rushes to rescue Simba, not knowing it is part of Scar's plot. Mufasa successfully saves Simba but struggles to climb up a cliff to safety. Mufasa spots Scar nearby and begs his brother to help him. Scar, waiting for him at the top, pierces Mufasa's paws with his claws, he leans in and whispers "Long live the King!" then flung his brother off the cliff.

Mufasa falls back into the gorge, lands on his head and back and is trampled to death by the wildebeest. Simba is manipulated by Scar into believing that he caused Mufasa's death and runs away from the Pride Lands. Mufasa's spirit. Several years later, Mufasa appears as a ghost. Rafiki , having discovered Simba's survival, finds Simba in an attempt to convince the now adult lion to return to the Pride Lands. Rafiki takes Simba to a small, magical pool which brings upon Mufasa's ghost, up in the sky. Mufasa tells Simba that as his son and rightful heir, Simba must remember who he is and return to the Pride Lands. This encourages Simba to return to his homeland, where he defeats Scar and takes his rightful place as king and Mufasa is avenged. In the final scene of the film after the death of his evil brother, Mufasa (again in the clouds) says, "Remember..." as Simba stands triumphantly on Pride Rock to claim the throne. The Lion King II: Simba's Pride Mufasa's spirit in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.

Mufasa has a few brief appearances as a spirit in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. He's also alluded to throughout the film, as many of Simba's actions through the film revolve around trying to live up to Mufasa's legacy. Mufasa first appears as an image in the sky again overlooking the presentation ceremony of his granddaughter Kiara with a mixture of affection and pride. He later makes an indirect appearance, communicating with Rafiki. He inspires Rafiki to bring the Outsiders and Pridelanders back together through Kiara and Kovu , an Outsider who is Scar's chosen heir, by having them fall in love with each other. His next appearance is in Simba's nightmare, where he is seen again clinging to the cliff right before his death. Simba tries to save him but is stopped by Scar, who morphs into Kovu. He is later mentioned by Kiara after Simba banishes Kovu for supposedly causing an ambush where she tells her father that he will never be Mufasa suggesting that Mufasa would have forgiven Kovu and would have seen that the ambush was not his fault.

Once this plan has been achieved, he congratulates Simba as he, Nala , Kovu and Kiara stand on Pride Rock ("Well done, my son. We are one"!). The Lion King 1½ In the 2004 direct-to-video interquel The Lion King 1½, Mufasa is seen in three scenes: At the presentation of Simba, in the Elephant's graveyard on the way to save his son and Nala from the hyenas, and when his ghost is forming from the clouds above the grasslands at night. Unlike the first two films, he doesn't speak any lines, instead, he just roars. The Lion Guard Mufasa's spirit in The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar. Mufasa appears in the animated series, as well as its pilot film The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar . The series centers around Simba's son, and Mufasa's grandchild, Kion , who is tasked with protecting the Pride Lands through a team known as the "Lion Guard". In the form of a spirit, Mufasa serves as a source of guidance for young Kion when he's having a crisis or needs advice for something.

After Kion demonstrated the "Roar of the Elders", Simba and Rafiki show him and Bunga the lair of the Lion Guard beneath Pride Rock. According to the paintings on the wall, during Mufasa's reign, Scar was the leader of the Lion Guard and was gifted with the roar. But Scar let the power go to his head, making him believe he'd be a worthier king than Mufasa and attempted to rally the Lion Guard to help him usurp his brother. When they refused, Scar destroyed them with the roar, but his crime caused him to lose the roar forever. When Kion starts having doubts about leading the Lion Guard after Simba tells him that the Guard should be an all-lion group, Mufasa appears before his grandson. He counsels Kion, stating that leadership is never easy. When Kion asked why he could not use the roar on command and confided his worries about becoming corrupted like Scar. Mufasa assured him that the roar and himself will be there for him when he needs them most, before vanishing.

Mufasa later appears in the episode " The Rise of Makuu " where he encourages Kion to stand his ground when Makuu , the new leader of the crocodiles, takes over Big Springs. In " Bunga the Wise ", Mufasa appears when Kion asks for his advice with a storm threatening the Pride Lands and whether he should use the Roar to blow the clouds away. Mufasa gently reminds that the Pride Lands need the water and stated that the easy way is not always the best way. In " Can't Wait to be Queen ", as a result of Kiara becoming interim queen while her parents were away, leading to a falling out with her and Kion over her decisions, Mufasa reminded Kion that Kiara was his sister and he should always support her, even when she's wrong. This led Kion and the Lion Guard to rescue Kiara from an ambush set by Janja and the hyenas. In " The Mbali Fields Migration ", Mufasa gently encourages Kion to have confidence in himself and not rely on others opinions when the gazelles and zebras doubt Kion's leadership in bringing them to Mbali Fields.

In Never Roar Again , Mufasa appears when Kion calls for him, having almost hurt his mother by accident when hyenas attacked her. Kion contemplates never using the Roar again. Mufasa challenges Kion, by not only reminding him that Scar's misuse involved his own selfishness, but also by asking why Kion used the Roar out of anger. When Kion explains why, Mufasa informs Kion that Scar never cared for anyone, and suggests speaking to the one he cares so much about. Cameos In the TV series, Timon and Pumbaa , a lion that looked like Mufasa came out of Zazu 's clock. In Fantasia 2000 , a Mufasa figurine can be a seen in the background as James Earl Jones introduces the Carnival of Animals segment. Mufasa also makes a cameo appearance in the House of Mouse episode " Ask Von Drake ", where he can be seen sitting alongside Simba during The Ludwig Von Drake Song . Mufasa makes several appearances in the animated blooper reel featured in the The Lion King: Diamond Edition special features, where he is seen preparing his voice and throat for a roar, though the process proves to be rather lengthy.

Video games Kingdom Hearts II When Simba was a small cub, Mufasa came to Wildebeest Gorge to save him from being crushed by stampeding wildebeests. Although he saved Simba, he had to climb a cliff to exit the gorge. When he got to the top, he was tossed off the cliff by his own brother, Scar , and crushed by the stampede down below. After his death, Scar convinced Simba that it was his fault (Simba's) that Mufasa had died, and encouraged him to run away and never return. Scar then told the other lions that both Mufasa and Simba had died in the stampede, allowing him to take control of the Pride Lands as its new king. Later, Mufasa appeared to Simba as a spirit to enlighten Simba's courage to take his role as the Pride Land's true king by usurping Scar's leadership. It is his spirit (in the form of a star) that gives Sora access to a new pathway. Musical Samuel E. Wright as Mufasa in the stage musical. Mufasa's role is somewhat expanded in the musical based on the movie .

He sings "They Live in You" ("He Lives in You" with the lyrics slightly changed) to young Simba in the scene when the two of them are looking up at the stars and discussing the Great Kings of the Past. There is also an added scene in which Mufasa tells Zazu of his concerns about Simba's daring behavior. Zazu then reminds Mufasa of his early years as a rambunctious cub. The role of Mufasa on Broadway was originated by Tony award nominee Samuel E. Wright in 1997 and Cornell John in the original London cast. A prototype sculpt of his headdress/mask was donated to the collection of the Puppetry Center for the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia alongside the mask for Scar, taking prominent display upon their initial appearance. Mufasa appears in the on-property Mandarin production of The Lion King stage musical. In the park, itself, he makes an appearance during Simba's segment in Ignite the Magic . Gallery The Disney Wiki has a collection of images and media related to Mufasa . Trivia The name "Mufasa" means "King" in the Manazoto language.

On the original 1995 VHS cover to The Lion King , Mufasa is given a pink nose instead of a brown one. In an early script for The Lion King, Mufasa would sing a song called "Mighty King of the Wild". It was cut since it didn't match Mufasa's character. Mufasa's death is considered by many to be the most graphic and horrific in all of Disney history, as his dead body is shown and is killed on-screen. Some of the vocalizations for Mufasa were recycled from that of the Beast from Beauty and the Beast . Mufasa is based on King Hamlet from Shakespeare's play, Hamlet, on which The Lion King is based. Like King Hamlet, Mufasa is remembered as a strong, wise and just ruler and was killed by his younger brother for the sake of his throne, only to visit their son as an apparition and urge him to take back the throne. However, unlike King Hamlet, Mufasa is a kind and humorous individual who urges his son to take his inheritance for the sake of the Circle of Life, whereas King Hamlet only wanted his death to be avenged.

Both also have queens whom they adore, in the case of King Hamlet, Gertrude, in the case of Mufasa, Sarabi, the difference being that Sarabi loved Mufasa whereas Gertrude loves Claudius who inspired the character of Scar. Mufasa makes a cameo appearance in Fantasia 2000 . A figurine of him is behind his voice actor, James Earl Jones, before the "Carnival of the Animals" segment. Mufasa's voice actor, James Earl Jones, and Sarabi's voice actress, Madge Sinclair, have also played African King Jaffe and Queen Aeoleon in the 1988 live-action film Coming to America, which was released six years prior to The Lion King. In both films, Jones and Sinclair's characters were not only an African King and Queen but also the parents of the protagonists of their respective films (Simba for Mufasa and Sarabi, Akeem for Jaffe and Aeoleon). James Earl Jones also voices the infamous Darth Vader . Sean Connery was originally considered for the role of Mufasa. Mufasa's character design would go on to influence the final design of Mayor Lionheart ; a character from Zootopia .

[1] In " Never Roar Again ", Mufasa understood that Scar didn't have Kion's genuine ability to love and care for others and gently reminded Kion of this fact. He also suggested that Kion seeks the one he loves so much. References Film review – The Lion King (1994) | Cinema Autopsy Film review – The Lion King (1994) Adult Simba (voiced by Matthew Broderick), Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella) and Timon (Nathan Lane) Revisiting The Lion King seventeen years after its original release, it is easy to see why it captured the imagination of audiences at the time. The operatic story of king-to-be lion cub Simba (voiced by Jonathan Taylor Thomas), whose father Mufasa (James Earl Jones) is murdered by Simba’s uncle Scar (Jeremy Irons), draws on centuries of classic mythology from the Bible to Shakespeare, most notably Hamlet. The animation still looks fresh and expressive, most of the songs still resonate and the comic relief provided by the comedy duo meerkat Timon (Nathan Lane) and warthog Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella) is still very funny.

It is also a film with a deeply disturbing ideology where rule by birthright and might is presented as acceptable within the film’s odd Zen/Darwinist Circle of Life philosophy. The Lion King is part of a long tradition in Walt Disney feature animation films of unquestioningly accepting monarchical rule, where power and privilege is hereditary and seen as just. The villains in such films are those who would undermine such conventions, as is the case in The Lion King with Scar who is denied his chance to be king when Simba is born. While such notions seem to contradict the fiercely republican values of the American audiences the films are principally made for, Disney has always distanced itself from its monarchist values by associating those values as belonging to fantasy lands or foreign countries, usually within Europe. In this way the mythology can be enjoyed without being too close to home. Then again, the plutocratic attitudes exalted by many contemporary neo-conservative Americans suggest that desiring a society ruled by the wealthy is not a completely foreign concept.

Young Simba (voiced by Jonathan Taylor Thomas) and Rafiki (Robert Guillaume) In The Lion King the Pride Lands are ruled by Mufasa, who is brave and wise and good because he is the rightful king (and not the other way around). In the scene after Mufasa rescues Simba, by effectively invading the hyenas’ territory, he instructs Simba about the necessity of only being brave when required. In almost the same breath the pair then joke about how big and strong Mufasa is. It’s a remarkable combination of moralising and muscle flexing used to justify the might is right philosophy of the film. This is further established by the classic trope of Mufasa being the good brother for getting the brawn while Scar is the evil brother for getting the brains. This paradigm is presented as part of the natural order (the lion is the king of the beasts after all) with the later scenes showing the lands in decay when Scar deviates from the natural order by becoming king through cunning, albeit evil cunning, rather than birthright.

The final touch is the inclusion of Rafiki (Robert Guillaume), the shaman mandrill, who represents divine approval on this ‘natural order’ of inherited privilege and benevolent dictatorship. While the core ideology behind The Lion King is extremely problematic and stands out even more today than it did in 1994, there is still much to admire about the film. Simba begins as a likeably rebellious character and remains an engaging protagonist once he grows up into a long maned slacker adult lion, to then be voiced by Matthew Broderick. Rather than seeking revenge, his character arc is to accept his responsibility. Social order is established through violence, but reluctantly so. In terms of narrative construction, the sequence involving Mufasa’s death followed by Simba’s mourning and Scar’s tormenting is unexpectedly powerful. Disney films have used the death of a parent before to advance the story, most notably in Bambi (1942), but the sense of heightened tragedy in The Lion King is potent. The film then brilliantly introduces Timon and Pumbaa to lift the mood at precisely the right moment. Young Nala (Niketa Calame) and Young Simba (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) The songs have mostly held up well.

‘I Just Can’t Wait to Be King’ and ‘Be Prepared’ are completely forgettable, but ‘Hakuna Matata’ is fun and as Disney love ballads go, ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight’ delivers exactly what it should. However, it’s the appropriation of traditional African music in the score and the song ‘Circle of Life’ that really distinguishes the music. The music contributes significantly to the stirring bookend scenes that open and close the film. Don’t despair that this release seems to have occurred as a result of the film now being converted from 2D into 3D, a move that is only slightly less objectionable as colourising black-and-white films. Selected cinemas are screening restored prints in the original 2D format and seeing the film in this way does convey the wonderful craftsmanship involved in the animation. The early use of computer animation blends seamlessly in with the traditional drawn and cel animation to convey intense moments of spectacle and to finely render intimate character detail. This is a beautiful and expressive film. The Lion King is still an excellent entry in Disney’s comeback in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

The unfortunate questionable values at least offer a good post-viewing conversation point about how popular culture shapes ideology. If that’s too strenuous then instead attempt to figure out the original relationship between Simba and his mate Nala (voiced by Niketa Calame and Moira Kelly). Apart from Mufasa and Scar do we ever see any other adult male lions? Could Nala therefore be Simba’s half-sister or cousin? Keep in mind that royal families were often very incestuous. Thomas Caldwell, 2011

Question: Whose voice was used for the character 'Musafa' in the film 'The Lion King'?
Answer: JAMES EARL JONES